Reigning Strictly Come Dancing Champion 2023 – Vito & Ellie
Vito Coppola joined Strictly Come Dancing back in 2022
11-time Italian Latin American Champion Vito Coppola began dancing at the age of 6 and by the age of 10 was winning national championships. His career highlights include being a 3-time World Championship finalist and European Cup Winner.
In 2023 Vito lifted the Glitterball Trophy with Coronation Street actress Ellie Leach
Vito Coppola latest news – In the 2024 series of Strictly Come Dancing, Vito partnered Comedian and actress Sarah Hadland
Vito Coppola – Strictly Come Dancing Finalist 2024
Big Love for Vito and Sarah as Vito Tangos into his third final in a row! Can he and Sarah defend his title as reigning champion? Their tremendous Tango showed fire and passion followed by a jaunty Jive. I’m So Excited to see what they have planned for the Grand Final!
In 2022 Vito partnered Singer and Hits Radio Presenter Fleur East all the way to the Strictly Grand Final, narrowly missing out on the title to Hamza & Jowita.
On joining the hit BBC show, Vito said: “I am really excited to become part of this family. I cannot wait to start this new adventure and to challenge myself. Strictly sto arrivando! (or: Strictly I am coming!).”
In 2021 Vito left the competition world as one of its highest ranking athletes to explore on screen opportunities, most recently competing in and winning Ballando con le Stelle, the Italian version of Strictly Come Dancing.
Vito only joined the Italian version of the programme in 2021 but went on to win the series in his first year with Italian singer Arista.
Learn all about Vito Coppola’s amazing dancing career, dance partners, awards, photos, facts, age, height, and read his latest news, announcements and tours below
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Vito Coppola Facts – Height, Age, Dance Partners, Relationships, Awards, Tours
How old is Vito Coppola?
Vito Coppola is 32 years-old, born 27 September 1992
What’s Vito Coppola’s favourite dance?
It has to be the Samba!
What Height is Vito?
Vito is thought to stand at 5 foot 11 inches tall
Where is Vito from?
Vito Coppola is from Italy
Who is Vito’s celebrity partner in 2024?
TV Actress Sarah Hadland
Age: 53
Comedian and actress Sarah Hadland stepped into the ballroom with the dashing Vito Coppola. Sarah’s comedic timing and natural grace are in perfect harmony with Vito’s suave choreography. Together, they have surprised audiences with their versatility and chemistry on the dance floor.
Sarah is best known for her role as Stevie Sutton in the BBC sitcom Miranda from 2009 to 2015, as well as Trish in The Job Lot from 2013 to 2015.
Her other acting roles in both TV and film include Horrible Histories, James Bond: Quantum of Solace and Leap Year.
On joining Strictly Sarah says, ‘I cannot believe I am part of Strictly! I feel particularly excited to be part of such an iconic show in its 20th year. I’m so ready for the glitz, glam and glitter and hopefully I can make everyone watching at home proud!’
Fun fact: She’s also appeared in a James Bond film—*Quantum of Solace*—a true testament to her versatility!
In week 1 Sarah & Vito danced a Quickstep to 9 to 5 by Dolly Parton.
Vito and Sarah performed a magical Vienesse Waltz to Hedwig’s Theme from Harry Potter in Movie Week, a beautiful tribute to the late Maggie Smith. Craig “loved it” and Motsi called it “haunting and brilliant”. They received their first 9 on their Strictly journey. The first of many.
Vito and Sarah were Proud of their performance in week 8. Motsi said their American Smooth ” took lifts to a new level”. Craig called Sarah “extremely talented, clean” and commented that her “cartwheel to lift was spectacular”. The couple were excited to be Blackpool bound.
Vito and Sarah jointly topped the leaderboard with their fabulous Couple’s Choice. Craig called it “spec-tac-ular”. Motsi said “That was iconic, you just smashed Blackpool”. It seems they liked it.
Vito and Sarah notched up 36, the highest scoring Rumba so far in the competition, with two 10s in week 10! The choreography was impressive but needed more chemistry. Excellent results for this notoriously difficult dance.
What are Vito’s greatest dance achievements?
11-time Italian Latin American Champion Vito Coppola began dancing at the age of 6 and by the age of 10 was winning national championships. His career highlights include being a 3-time World Championship finalist and European Cup Winner.
When did Vito join Strictly?
Vito joined the Strictly family in 2022.
On joining the hit BBC show, Vito said: “I am really excited to become part of this family. I cannot wait to start this new adventure and to challenge myself. Strictly sto arrivando! (or: Strictly I am coming!).”
Who has Vito danced with on Strictly?
Vito’s dance partners on Strictly include; Coronation Street actress Ellie Leach, Singer and Hits Radio Presenter Fleur East
In 2023 Vito partnered Coronation Street actress Ellie Leach
Vito and Ellie are suffering with Insomnia after their amazing score of 37 in week 5. Craig commented that Vito excelled in his choreography and said that their partnership is “on fire”, perfect from their passionate Paso Doble.
Vito and Ellie topped the Halloween scoreboard with their spectacular Salsa. Their disco inspired Salsa to Murder on the Dancefloor earned them “Dance Of The Night” status from Motsi and Shirley commented “what a way to end the show”!
Vito and Ellie topped the leaderboard in week 7 with their fantastic American Smooth. It certainly wasn’t a Kick in the Head as they scored a fabulous 9,10,10,10, Shirley comments “you’re the Rolls Royce, finalist material!”
Ellie and Vito topped the leader board in week 10 with their fiery Paso Doble to Bills, Bills, Bills. Although the judges felt it lacked a bit of intensity the overall agreement was that it was amazing – scoring 9,10,10, 9.
Ellie was Belle of the Ballroom in musicals week. Impressing the judges with their Quickstep, they scored a fabulous 36 – not a Beast in sight! Beautiful storytelling, light and elegant were just some of the comments from the judges.
In the semi-final Ellie & Vito’s Cha Cha Cha was a fun and fabulous Mambo Italiano treat. Their Couple’s Choice to a Dua Lipa medley showed another side of Ellie as they bring a commercial vibe, reminiscent of a pop video, to the floor. Congratulations, we’re looking forward to seeing them in the final next week.
Huge congratulations to Vito and Ellie. The competition was tight in the final but it was Vito and Ellie who lifted the Glitterball Trophy. Their judges pick was their Paso Doble from week 5, delivered with even more power and passion than first time round. Their show dance was a Latino number with a mixture of dance styles and lots of risks! Finally Vito and Ellie performed their American Smooth – it certainly wasn’t a Kick in the Head as they scored their first perfect score of the competition. Worthy winners, it has been a fabulous journey and we have enjoyed every minute.
In 2022 Vito partnered Singer and Hits Radio Presenter Fleur East all the way to the Strictly Grand Final, narrowly missing out on the title to Hamza & Jowita.
In the 2022 Strictly Grand Final, Vito and Fleur got us Hot, Hot, Hot with their Samba. Craig was furious that he couldn’t find anything wrong and gets out his 10 paddle!
Vito and Ellie open the 2024 series reminding us why they lifted the Glitterball last year with a reprise of their fiery Paso Doble on opening night. Can Vito do it again with new partner Sarah Hadland?
On joining Strictly Sarah says, ‘I cannot believe I am part of Strictly! I feel particularly excited to be part of such an iconic show in its 20th year. I’m so ready for the glitz, glam and glitter and hopefully I can make everyone watching at home proud!’
Vito and Sarah’s Cha, Cha, Cha was Just Like A Prayer in Icons week. Motsi said “this was iconic” and Anton stated he was (uncharacteristically) “speechless” although he went on to say “I’m blown away, it was so brilliant, love your legs, best dance tonight”. Craig called it a “powerhouse performance”. A fabulous 37 points for Vito and Sarah, second on the leaderboard in week 7.
Vito and Sarah prove very Popular in Musicals week with their Wicked Charleston. Anton called it a “wonderful piece of musical theatre” and Shirley commented on the flawless lifts as they fly through to the semi-finals in week 12.
Vito interesting fact…
Vito speaks his native language Italian, English, Russian and Spanish – Impressive!
Has Vito ever won Strictly?
In 2023 Vito lifted the Glitterball Trophy with partner Ellie Leach.
2022 was Vito’s first series of Strictly. Watch out though as in 2021 Vito won his first series of Ballando con le Stelle, the Italian version of Strictly Come Dancing, with Italian singer Arista.
Find out who has won BBC Strictly Come Dancing with our full list of past Strictly winners from 2004 here – Strictly Winners
Find out more about Vito’s dancing profile on his official BBC Strictly Come Dancing profile page.
Vito Coppola Tour Dates & Venues
Find out all about Dianne Buswell & Vito Coppolas 2025 Tour ‘Red Hot & Ready’
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Learn more about all your favourite Strictly Pro’s here;
– Aljaz Skorjanec
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– Dianne Buswell
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– Jowita Przystal
– Kai Widdrington
– Karen Hauer
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– Luba Mushtuk
– Nadiya Bychkova
– Nancy Xu
– Neil Jones
– Nikita Kuzmin
– Jowita Przystal
– Lauren Oakley
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Meet all the Strictly Come Dancing Judges
Learn more about all the Strictly Judges here;
– Anton du Beke
– Shirley Ballas
– Motsi Mabuse
– Craig Revel Horwood
